Eligibility

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Currently enrolled first year, sophomore, or junior at the time of application. 
  • Be in good academic and conduct standing with the College
    • DEAN'S OFFICE PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER EXPERIENCE:
      • To participate in a summer funded experience, students must be in good standing concerning both their academic program and conduct. A review of student standing will be conducted with the Dean's Office prior to the final awarding of summer grants, which will help determine student eligibility
  • Fulfilled all requirements from any previous summer stipends (such as Common Exit Inventory, donor letters, etc)
  • Students must agree to summer maximum stipend/earning rules
    • $6000 is the maximum in stipends a student can receive in a given summer
    • Students cannot work in a JobX position while under the stipend, and vice versa. See SEO's policy: "Please note that a student may not work in an hourly position and a stipend summer position concurrently. However, a student may work before and after the dates of their formal 8 or 10-week summer project or internship. This must be clearly documented in an email to the student so there is a formal agreement and understanding; as well as a record of the dates the student is employed in both positions."
  • International Students:
  • Undocumented Students:

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY 

Every project and experience is unique and will be reviewed as such. All projects, internships, programs are subject to review for risk and compliance with College policies. 

  • International travel: All international travel needs to be approved and may require additional information from the student, including: 

    • Filling out the College's Travel Registry Form
    • Health screenings forms

    Please note that the College DOES NOT provide funding to travel to war or active conflict zones . If unsure about your location's travel advisory level, contact Global Engagement Office BEFORE completing your application" 

  •  All projects will be reviewed to ensure that compliance requirements are met when research is being conducted.  Please discuss requirements with your faculty mentor and/or the ORIE, when your research involves:
    • Human subjects
    • Live animals
    • Hazardous Materials
  • Minors and vulnerable individuals: All projects will be reviewed to ensure that requirements are met, and students proposing engagement with vulnerable individuals have appropriate support to maintain safety of all involved.
  • Activities that involve elevated risk: All projects will be reviewed for consideration of activities that may put our students or project participants at risk of physical (i.e. sky-diving), mental or emotional harm (i.e. interviews with survivors of trauma).
    • Please note that the College does not approve funding of projects involving student provision  of direct medical care